Travelling from London to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport (MSY): What you need to know
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is London's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from London to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport (MSY) leaving from here.
The average time for a direct London to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport flight is 10 hours 5 minutes.
New Orleans is six hours behind London. Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport is located in New Orleans, which runs on the UTC-6 timezone.
Take your pick of 4 direct services every week between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport (MSY). This is the busiest route, with British Airways offering a 1:30pm departure from LHR to MSY.
Your flight from London to MSY won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Popular months like July or other peak seasons mean bigger queues and potential delays. Stay ahead of the crowds by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from London to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport (MSY) depart from this terminal.
Book your direct flight from London to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport with British Airways. This leading airline operates services from LHR.
British Airways is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from LHR to MSY.
British Airways is the most punctual carrier. An impressive 82.76% of its services on this route complete the journey on schedule.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from London to MSY leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
LHR is about 24 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
78% of flights that take off from London Heathrow Airport reach their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Break up your flight from London to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross another place off your list. Top stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and MSY are:
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
LGW is around 48 kilometres from central London. It'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about staying at one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to MSY flight:
The majority of flights that depart London Gatwick Airport land at their destination as planned. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 82%.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
STN is around 56 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
Make departure day worry-free — stay near London Stansted Airport and know you'll be at your gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early London to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport flight:
STN has a reliable on-time arrivals rating of 80%, so there's a high chance your flight will stay on track and get to your destination as expected.
About Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport (MSY)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from London to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MSY instead:
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride around four weeks ahead of your London to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport flight.
You'll find MSY at 900 Airline Highway.
Getting from Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport (MSY) to central New Orleans
Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport is around 18 kilometres from the centre of New Orleans. It takes around 25 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport (MSY)
$544 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport. Return flights start at $1,104. These fares may change based on demand.
To pick up cheap flights from London to MSY, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
Affordable London to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from London to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport (MSY)
April is the busiest month for flights from London to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport (MSY). Plan your visit to New Orleans in December for a more low-key escape.
The warmest month in New Orleans is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Book your London to MSY plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from London to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
More about New Orleans
Start your New Orleans trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
You'll find plenty of things to do in New Orleans when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick off your itinerary at Bourbon St followed by French Quarter and Cafe Du Monde.
Explore more of the United States
Baton Rouge is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced New Orleans. Around 105 kilometres away to the northwest, top sights here include St. Joseph Cathedral, USS Kidd and 13th Gate Haunted House.
Mobile is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 225 kilometres east of New Orleans. No trip is complete without seeing Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Centre, GulfQuest National Maritime Museum of the Gulf of Mexico and Mobile Carnival Museum.
